Job Board Title:
Facilities and Capital Budget Manager (WMS1)

Post Date
1/16/2020

Expiration Date
1/26/2020

Details:
See full job description and to apply: www.careers.wa.gov SEARCH: Facilities

Who we are looking for:
This position is unique, offering a combination of both operating and capital budgeting. In this position, you will work with a state agency that operates like a private sector business, offering the opportunity to work with a full suite of financial management tools. If you like the idea of working in a fast-paced, evolving environment that promises every day will be different, this is the job for you!

We are looking for someone with good communication and interpersonal skills, someone who is a "big picture" thinker that can come up with creative, out-of-the-box solutions, has a positive attitude, and enjoys working with a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will be a solution focused problem solver who has strong leadership and facilitative management skills, is open to change, is flexible in their approach, has the ability to handle difficult situations, enjoys challenges, can see things through to completion, and works well independently and as a team. And a bonus if you have experience and understanding of the state budget process

What you will be doing:
This position will oversee the facilities and capital portfolios of DES. In collaboration with your team of two professional budget staff, you will provide comprehensive budget support and consultation to Assistant Directors of the Facility Professional Services, Buildings & Grounds and Capitol Security divisions of DES. The work you do will be directly related to the mission of DES and impacts and contributes to the financial health of the agency.

As an integral member of the Budget Leadership Team, you will provide leadership and coordination to facilitate effective financial decision making and recommendations that are both tactical and strategic in nature. , while ensuring consistency with the priorities of the Department of Enterprise Services Director, Office of Financial Management (OFM), the Governor, and the state Legislature.

Why you will enjoy working here:
Unlike other state agencies, you will enjoy DES's unique blend of private sector finance in a government setting. It's a business "feel" in the governmental world. .

You will have the unique opportunity to tackle challenges utilizing an adaptive approach to problem solving using creativity and ingenuity and will be a part of a close-knit, fun group that works hard to achieve our common goal of "providing effective, innovative, timely and accurate financial management and budgetary services to our customers." This is a great stepping stone into management or if you're ready for a change.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, we also offer:

Mobile and flexible work opportunities
An Infants in the Workplace program
Supported growth and development, including many opportunities to promote within the agency
A work location close to downtown Olympia; close to the waterfront, Farmer's Market, Capitol Lake, Capitol Campus, and many restaurants
Wellness activities, including internal exercise classes and a work location close to the Chehalis bike trail, on premise bike lockers and shower rooms
On-site cafeteria/coffee shop
Bus service (including the free DASH shuttle) and Vanpool and other carpooling opportunities


If you are a creative thinker who enjoys working in an environment that is challenging, diverse, fast paced, unique, and you have a desire to grow professionally, we'd love to meet with you!

Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
A Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, public administration, or closely allied field.
AND
Four (4) years of experience of budget experience. Master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

PREFERRED

Master's degree in finance, budget, business, public administration or closely allied field
Supervisory experience

In addition, the preferred candidate will also have the following:
Skills and Abilities:

Financial management (accounting or budget) experience in a state government setting; Washington State government experience would be highly desirable, including an understanding of state budget development and decision-making processes.
Demonstrated experience in proprietary fund accounting/financial management in the government sector or experience in private-sector financial management.
Demonstrated experience and competency in providing financial management support, analysis and advice to managers of complex programs or business operations.
Experience in any of the following: Internal service fund management, capital budget and project accounting experience, cost accounting, cost allocation, operations research or decision science, rate or price setting, break-even analysis
Familiarity with statewide financial systems, such as Budget Development System (BDS), Salary Projection System (SPS), Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) , Fiscal Note System, and The Allotment System (TALS.)

Employer:
Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
Contact:
Angie

Address:
1500 Jefferson St SE

Work Phone:
3604078446

Website:
www.careers.wa.gov